Vending and Food Service Equipment - Repair, Transport, and Holding Services

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Competitive Selection IDV OT904120 provides comprehensive vending and food service equipment maintenance services through Shaffer Distributing. The contract covers critical support for Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), enabling repair, transport, and moving services for vending and cafeteria equipment. Specifically, the IDV allows agencies to access on-site repair services, technician maintenance, equipment transportation, and secure storage solutions for approximately 3,500 pieces of equipment across 1,000 business locations statewide.

Shaffer Distributing of Columbus, Ohio is the prime contractor for this mandatory use contract, which is administered by the DAS General Services Division, Office of Procurement Services. The contract spans from February 1, 2020, through December 31, 2026, with a current renewal period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026. Pricing is structured with competitive rates including $2.30 per mile for on-site repairs, technician service rates ranging from $105.86 to $158.80 per hour, and equipment holding charges at $0.56 per square foot monthly. The contract operates on a Net 30 Days payment terms and provides flexible service ordering with no guaranteed purchase volume, covering the entire state of Ohio.